Mon Sep 09 15:40:27 UTC 2024: ## Upset in the Heartland: Iowa State Stuns Iowa in Last-Second Thriller
The Iowa Hawkeyes suffered a shocking 20-19 loss to the Iowa State Cyclones in a game that saw the Hawkeyes falter in the second half. After looking dominant in the first half, Iowa’s defense crumbled, their offense sputtered, and uncharacteristic mistakes plagued the team. The loss sends the Hawkeyes tumbling out of the US LBM Coaches Poll, while the Cyclones jump into the rankings at No. 23.
The defeat marks a turning point for Iowa, who now face a crossroads early in the season. They will need to quickly address their weaknesses if they want to bounce back from this surprising setback. The Cyclones, meanwhile, ride the momentum of this upset victory into the new week.
The US LBM Coaches Poll currently sees Kansas at No. 20, Iowa at No. 21, and North Carolina State at No. 23.
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